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Ilaha Samadova

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I am a filmmaker passionate about directing, visual storytelling, and editing.

About

I am a filmmaker passionate about directing, visual storytelling, and editing. I enjoy exploring human psychology, relationships, emotions, and the hidden stories within everyday life, transforming these observations into meaningful cinematic experiences.

My experience includes writing and directing short films, operating cameras, assisting directors, and contributing to post-production. I am especially interested in communicating through images, movement, rhythm, and atmosphere, while collaborating closely with actors and production teams to create expressive and compelling films.

  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • AzerbaijaniFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • TurkishFluent
  • ItalianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Writer & Director · Short Movie "The WINNER"Aug 2026 – Aug 2026 · 1 mo

Wrote and directed the short film from concept through post-production. Developed the screenplay, storyboard, visual concept, and artistic direction; directed actors; supervised filming; collaborated with the crew; and handled post-production.

Camera Assistant · Short Movie "Soft Landing"Jun 2026 – Aug 2026 · 3 mos

Assisted the camera operator with camera setup, preparation, equipment organization, camera and lens changes, technical adjustments, and equipment maintenance during filming.

Camerawoman · Short Movie "Drifting Red"Apr 2026 – Aug 2026 · 5 mos

Operated the camera during filming, composed and framed shots according to the film’s visual style, assisted with camera setup and movement, and collaborated with the director and crew to achieve the desired visual result.

Assistant Director · Student Short Movie "Echoes of Us"Feb 2026 – Aug 2026 · 7 mos

Education

Cinema / Filmmaking · Rome University of Fine Arts2025 – 2026
BA in Language and Literature · Baku State University2014 – 2018

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